Scotland will be in pot three for the World Cup qualifying draw on 13 December as Czech Republic and Slovakia hold on for wins in the Nations League.
Scotland have beaten Poland and Croatia in their last two outings after a draw with Portugal A recent surge in form for Steve Clarke's side came just too late to catch others in the rankings.
Europe will have 16 representatives at the expanded 48-team tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada in the summer of 2026.Group winners book their places directly, while the four remaining spots are decided via play-offs involving the runners-up and the four best-ranked group winners from the Nations League who do not secure a top-two berth.
To stay in the top tier of the competition they must come through a play-off against a runner-up from the B-level.
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